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YF04 FGX

2004 Fiat Idea

Orange Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,045 mi
Last recorded69,045 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 FGX
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 69,045 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 62,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in n/s steering arm

Pass 24 May 2013 57,331 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 57,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 50,829 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 50,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 11 May 2011 43,124 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 36,042 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,979 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,019 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 18,989 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?

Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,413
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
3,964
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,425
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,119
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,975
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,044
Direction indicator incorrect colour 745
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YF04 FGX is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Orange with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 56,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Idea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,425 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF04 FGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Idea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF04 FGX registered?

YF04 FGX is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is YF04 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF04 FGX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF04 FGX have outstanding finance?

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